How to Butterfly & Stuff a Turkey Breast (The Easy Way) If you’ve ever tried to butterfly a turkey breast and felt like you were one wrong cut away from disaster… you’re not alone. The trick is taking your time and letting the knife do the work. Once you open it up like a book, you’ve got the perfect canvas for a really good stuffing. Here’s what I did: Butterfly: Lay the breast flat, skin-side down. Keep your knife level and make a long cut through the thickest part, stopping just before you sl